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Bianjie National Railways network expansion will not stop anytime soon, the CEO Etung says
3 February 5667
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In an early morning press conference today in Niyalma, the chief executive of the state-owned Bianjie National Railways company, Jakdan Etung, announced the construction of two new major lines, connecting southern Bei and northern Khani provinces, notably Niyalma itself and Gemun with Namušun, as well as up to 8 smaller provincial lines, to expand the accessibility of the rural areas of the country with the administrative centres.
Etung, in a room filled with journalists and BNR's workers at the Niyalma Media Centre, discussed in detail the ten new railway lines that will be constructed over the next decade, as well as the current state of the network, the future plans to expand or upgrade the rolling stock. However, he noted that the timetable is highly dependent on financial, climate, and manpower conditions, which could either delay or accelerate the progress. The major expansion announcement is one of the final phases of the Rail 5675 plan, which was outlined by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport back in 5650. This plan included significant expansion into rural areas and an overhaul of BNR's operations through structural and material reforms. Currently, both the State Council and Kokutetsu expect to complete these new railroads by 5675. Sources within the government indicate that the Premier and her team are already drafting another development plan for the railway network, labelled Rail 5700.
Ten new lines, announced by the CEO of the Bianjie National Railways, include two major lines crossing the nation, with one beginning its route at the suburbs of Gemun, going directly to the north, with a couple of stops at the previously built stations, as well as the newly constructed ones in smaller rural counties and settlements. When asked whether the line would cross Ersangi, Etung responded negatively, saying that the point of the new Gemun-Niyalma, besides connecting two major cities of Bianjie, is also an accessible connection for the people in more distant and "empty" areas of both the people and proper transit systems. The other major interprovincial line includes a similar direct route to Niyalma; however, this time from Namušun. The new line will pave new paths for the state-owned rail operator, as well as cross and stop at already existing lines and stations. Etung said that as of today, the third and second most populated cities of the country lack a direct connection, resulting in either the overwhelming of the present routes or the increased usage of airlines and highways, which are "less capable" of safely transporting people, Etung said.
Other eight minor lines on the provincial level will be supervised by the Kokutetsu, but most of the work will be done by the local governments, with the help of the central government, according to Jakdan Etung. "It must be said that those eight lines were planned in a very close cooperation with the provincial governors and their respective governments, because they know much better their local needs and problems", said the chief executive of the BNR. Among those lines are: two routes between the capital city of the Handuba Province, Caidoo and towns to both the east and west of the capital; two routes between Niyalma and the westernmost towns of the Bei Province, as well as a direct route from the Ambagašan to Niyalma; a circle line around the suburbs of Gemun; and two lines connecting the coastal cities, including the capital Cikirame, of Gunali Province with its rural and mountainous southern parts.
All of those ten lines will be constructed for the current stock and used system; however, the BNR is looking into the creation and launch of the high-speed railways, something which could significantly enhance the existing network, if or when it will undeniably become much tighter and overwhelmed by passenger usage. "We do not have such problems currently to launch it, but we are not ruling out that there will be a high-speed rail in Bianjie one day", said Etung.
Regarding the rolling stock of the company, CEO Jakdan Etung said that the rail operator is currently in conversation with the State Council about the funding, national car manufacturer Haseku and other small manufacturers about the construction of Bianjie's own modern trains to support the domestic industry, as well as make the acquisition cheaper than buying from abroad. According to Etung, there is already progress, and the first mock-ups of the possibly new trains coming from the smaller manufacturers, as well as proposals from Haseku, but it is uncertain yet whether those will ever come to life, as the negotiations between the companies of Kokutetsu are still ongoing. "We have a clear vision and will to make this real, but certainly, there are a lot of factors that depend on others; however, we will still do our best", said Etung.
In an early morning press conference today in Niyalma, the chief executive of the state-owned Bianjie National Railways company, Jakdan Etung, announced the construction of two new major lines, connecting southern Bei and northern Khani provinces, notably Niyalma itself and Gemun with Namušun, as well as up to 8 smaller provincial lines, to expand the accessibility of the rural areas of the country with the administrative centres.
Etung, in a room filled with journalists and BNR's workers at the Niyalma Media Centre, discussed in detail the ten new railway lines that will be constructed over the next decade, as well as the current state of the network, the future plans to expand or upgrade the rolling stock. However, he noted that the timetable is highly dependent on financial, climate, and manpower conditions, which could either delay or accelerate the progress. The major expansion announcement is one of the final phases of the Rail 5675 plan, which was outlined by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport back in 5650. This plan included significant expansion into rural areas and an overhaul of BNR's operations through structural and material reforms. Currently, both the State Council and Kokutetsu expect to complete these new railroads by 5675. Sources within the government indicate that the Premier and her team are already drafting another development plan for the railway network, labelled Rail 5700.
Ten new lines, announced by the CEO of the Bianjie National Railways, include two major lines crossing the nation, with one beginning its route at the suburbs of Gemun, going directly to the north, with a couple of stops at the previously built stations, as well as the newly constructed ones in smaller rural counties and settlements. When asked whether the line would cross Ersangi, Etung responded negatively, saying that the point of the new Gemun-Niyalma, besides connecting two major cities of Bianjie, is also an accessible connection for the people in more distant and "empty" areas of both the people and proper transit systems. The other major interprovincial line includes a similar direct route to Niyalma; however, this time from Namušun. The new line will pave new paths for the state-owned rail operator, as well as cross and stop at already existing lines and stations. Etung said that as of today, the third and second most populated cities of the country lack a direct connection, resulting in either the overwhelming of the present routes or the increased usage of airlines and highways, which are "less capable" of safely transporting people, Etung said.
Other eight minor lines on the provincial level will be supervised by the Kokutetsu, but most of the work will be done by the local governments, with the help of the central government, according to Jakdan Etung. "It must be said that those eight lines were planned in a very close cooperation with the provincial governors and their respective governments, because they know much better their local needs and problems", said the chief executive of the BNR. Among those lines are: two routes between the capital city of the Handuba Province, Caidoo and towns to both the east and west of the capital; two routes between Niyalma and the westernmost towns of the Bei Province, as well as a direct route from the Ambagašan to Niyalma; a circle line around the suburbs of Gemun; and two lines connecting the coastal cities, including the capital Cikirame, of Gunali Province with its rural and mountainous southern parts.
All of those ten lines will be constructed for the current stock and used system; however, the BNR is looking into the creation and launch of the high-speed railways, something which could significantly enhance the existing network, if or when it will undeniably become much tighter and overwhelmed by passenger usage. "We do not have such problems currently to launch it, but we are not ruling out that there will be a high-speed rail in Bianjie one day", said Etung.
Regarding the rolling stock of the company, CEO Jakdan Etung said that the rail operator is currently in conversation with the State Council about the funding, national car manufacturer Haseku and other small manufacturers about the construction of Bianjie's own modern trains to support the domestic industry, as well as make the acquisition cheaper than buying from abroad. According to Etung, there is already progress, and the first mock-ups of the possibly new trains coming from the smaller manufacturers, as well as proposals from Haseku, but it is uncertain yet whether those will ever come to life, as the negotiations between the companies of Kokutetsu are still ongoing. "We have a clear vision and will to make this real, but certainly, there are a lot of factors that depend on others; however, we will still do our best", said Etung.
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